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Now-a-Days.
Alas! how every thing has changed,
ivn 06 I tvas sweet sixteen,
" * Sirls wore homespun frocks,
a pr° n s nice and clean;
With bonnets made of braided straw,
■‘■hat tied beneath the chin,
I he shawls laid neatly on the neck,
And fastened with a pin.
I recollect the time when I
Rode father’s horse to mill,
Across the meadows, rock and field,
And up and down the hill ;
And when our folks were out at work,
As sure as I’m a sinner,
I jumped upon a horse bare-back,
And carried them their dinner-
Dear me! young ladies, now-a-days,
Would almost faint away,
To think of riding all alone,
In wagon, chaise or sleigh ;
And as for giving “Pa” his meals,
Or helping “Ma” to bake,
Oh ! saints, ’twould spoil their lilly hands,
Though sometimes they make cake.
When winter came, the maiden’s Leart
Began to beat and flutter,
Each beau would take his sweet-heart out
Sleigh-riding in a cutter.
Or, if the storm was bleak and cold,
The girls and beaux together
Would meet and have most glorious fun,
And never mind the weather.
But now, indeed, it grieves me much,
The circumstance to mention,
However kind the young man’s heart.
And honest his intention,
He never asks the girls to ride,
But such a war is waged;
And if he sees her onee a week,
Why surely “they’re engaged 1”
l-From the Federal Nov.
Gov. Johnson Inaugural Address.
Senators and Representatives:
In assuming the duties of the Executive office,
I trust, I duly appreciate the high and solemn
responsibilities which they impose. My pro
found gratitude, for this distinguished evidence
of the popular confidence, is equalled only by
unfeigned distrust of my ability to redeem them.
Both thankfulness and diffidence conspire to
make me humble and cautious. I bring to the
task, however, the zeal of earnest patriotism, and
the faith of confident reliance upon Divine as
sistance, to direct me in the path of “Wisdom,
Justice and Moderation.”
Self-preservation is the first great law ot our
nature. Government is its out-birth—the or
ganic form which it elaborates for itself, is the
instrument of its power, for the protection of
communities. The object of such protection,
both for the individual and the social man, is to
live, that he may be free, and to be free, that he
may pursue happiness. Happiness is to be found
in the unfolding and cultivation of our moral and
intellectual being, in connection with the ra
tional enjoyment of all the sources of comfort,
refinement and luxuary, with which the Bounti
ful Creator has endowed the kingdoms of Na
ture. Its perfection is the attainment of the best
and purest 6tate of civilization. This then, is
the proper ultimate end of government—to ele
vate man to the highest civilization of which he
is susceptible. Hence it is the imperative duty
of those to whom its administration is confided,
to ascertain the means within their control, and
how they are to be employed, in order to pro
mote the desired end.
In a monarchy, where the will of one man is
supreme, the machinery of government may be
kept in motion, without calling into requisition
the popular mind and heart. The Sovereign
thinks and acts for the nation. If he be wise
and virtuous, the people are well governed: and
for the mere purposes of government, they need
not be educated. But our system rests upon an
entirely different principle. It assumes, that the
people are capable of self-government; each man
is a portion of the sovereignty, and, to the extent
of his individual influence, gives direction to all
the operations of government. But this assump
tion is not based upon any inherent capacity for
government, as an attribute of man. It pre
supposes intelligence, to understand his rights,
and virtue, to give that intelligence proper direc
tion. Hence, public education and morality—
enlightened intellect and cultivated heart—are
indispensible to the success of our political sys
tem. They are the main pillars on which the
structure is built; let them be substituted by ig
norance and vice, and the fabric will tumble to
ruins.
If to this consideration we add the reflection,
that education is the most potent means for the
rapid development of a high civilization—the
proper end of government—how obvious and im
perative is the obligation, to foster its diffusion
among the people, with a liberality commensu
rate with its importance and the unnumbered
blessings which procures ! The cause of pub
lic education is emphatically the cause of our
State. It addresses itself to every noble feeling
of our hearts. If, as patriots, we desire the perpe
tuity of our free institutions—if, as philanthro
pists, we would gladden the children of poverty
with the sunbeams of science, elevate t hem to
useful citizenship, and press to their lips the cup
of intellectual happiness, it pleads with an ur
gency and pathos that should awaken every gen
erous impulse.
The natural resources of Georgia are almost
boundless. No spot upon the Globe, embracing
» an equal area of territory, affords a richer field
or stronger incentives to enterprise, in every
branch of labor, and in every pursuit. Reaching
from the southern spur of the Alleghanies, near
ly to the balmy verge of perpetual spring,
she possesses almost every variety of soil and
climate, and is thus invited to the cultivation of
every product required by the necessities, or
craved by the luxury of mankind. Hence, Ag
riculture should be fostered. It is the support of
every other art, feeds and clothes the world, and
energizes its commerce with the blood of life.
Fertile vallies and barren hills alike demand the
highest attainments of its skill, to preserve the
one from exhaustion, and fertilize the other, so
that both shall yield *he greater possible reward
to well directed industry.
In endless variety and exhaustless supply, the
ores slumber in the bosoms-of our hills and
mountains. AH that is required is enlightened
enterprise, to make them available for the mul
tiform uses- of human life. In their dormancy
they are worthless; but roused by the magic
touch of industry, they will bring to the State
wealth, prosperity and power.
But who does not perceive, that the successful
developement of these natural resources requires
educated mind—energetic enterprise directed by
the skill of science and philosophy ? What, but
science, shall analyse our soils, point out the
mode of their fertilization and test their capaci
ty for production ? What, but science, shall de
tect the location of ores and minerals and ex
plain the best method of appropriating them to
the wants of society ? What, but science, shall
.measure the motive power of the waterfall, to
propel machinery? It is the lamp to guide in
every department of labour and art. Without
it, industry toils and gropes in Cimmerian dark
ness and scarcely gains its daily bread by the
sweat ol its brow. Is it not then, a mistaken
economy, that Georgia has so long dispensed
with a State Geologist and Agricultural chemist,
charged with the duty to investigate her resour
ces, and to direct the energies and capital of our
people, to their developement ?
rWe have just reason to be proud of our ad
vancement in facilities for rapid transport and
travel. Their success has removed the prejudi
ces which, for a time, impeded their construction,
and gives augury of the prosperity and glory
with which they are destined to crown our j
State. Whilst, therefore, we should not lose
sight of a wise economy, we should be prompted
by a liberal forecast, to foster our system of in
ternal improvements, in every legitimate way.
It will hasten tbi development of our resources,
augment the valffe of our lands, fix our popula
tion and strengthen our social bonds.
The Western & Atlantic Railroad is a mag
nificent monument of the wisdom of its projec
tors and the patriotic liberality of the people j
who have cheerfully borne the expense of its 1
construction. It is an honor to the State ; and,
under proper management, it is destined to emp- j
ty into her lap the riches of the great western j
vallies. It has cost five millions of Dollars. It
is the common property of the people—the result
of their common adventure and enterprise—and
therefore, neither political party should assume
its exclusive control. All have the right to de
mand, that it shall be so managed, as to yield
the largest revenue and afford the cheapest and
most equitable facilities for the transport of their
earnings to market. It is as unjust as it is im
politic, that its fortunes shall be compelled to
abide the fluctuations of party. It is the duty
of the Legislature, in its wisdom, to adopt some
plan which will place its administration beyond
the reach of this fickle influence.
With these subjects are intimately connected
the Mechanic arts. With us, they have lagged
far behind all other branches of industry. Com
paratively, how little of inventive genius have
we exhibited ! How few of our native sons
engage in their pursuit 1 How little do we ap
preciate skill and taste in their execution ! Why
is it thus ? It is because, with us, they are so
seldom connected with educated mind ; and this
again, is the result of a false sentiment which
assigns the mechanic a rank, in the social scale,
inferior to those who engage in other industral
pursuits. This subject is scarcely second in im
portance to any other. Can nothing be done to
rescue the Mechanic arts from obscurity, and
elevate them to their merited dignity ? Noth
ing to render them attractive to genius and edu
cation ? If this can be accomplished, it will re
veal inventive genius and open new’ channels for
labour and capital. It will fill our towns and
villages w’ith the sound of the hammer and the
music of machinery, andjsubstitute for dilapida
tion and decay, comfortable dwellings, thrift and
prosperity.
It seems therefore, that the establishment of a
well digested system of public education, the
development of our boundless agricultural and
mineral resources, the completion of-our schemes
of Internal Improvements, the proper adminis
tration of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, and
the encouragement of the Mechanic Arts, de
mand the immediate and earnest, but judicious
consideration of the guardians of the Common
wealth. They are subjects which require wis
dom in council, and prudence in action. But
they should not be neglected, ifw’e expect Geor
gia to advance to the stature of full grown ma
turity, in the exalted attributes of a high civi
lization.
It must not be expected, however, that these
great objects can be accomplished, without the
use of money. To raise the requisite amount,
we must rely mainly upon taxation. This in
volves the most delicate and important power
with which you are invested. While, therefore,
it should be exercised with great caution, we
must remember, that contracted parsimony is
not synonymous with wise economy. Nor are
we to limit our policy by the boundaries of the
present hour. Results are with the future ; and
we must look, with patient expectation, for
time to prove the value of all our enterprises,
and to remunerate expenditures for their prose
cution. We act for those who are to follow us.
In every succeeding movement of the present,our
conduct involves the welfare of future genera
tions. We are amenab’e to posterity, under the
highest sanctions that can influence an organized
community. The patriotism of our common
constituency is equal to any contribution which
may be levied upon their labor and property, if
they see that it comports with sound economy,
is demanded by the public good, suggested by a
wise forecast, and that it exacts, from each, in
proportion to his ability to pay. Be these our
landmarks in raising and disbursing money.
The relation between the General and State
Governments points out the rule of strict con
struction of the Constitution of the United
States, as the polar star for the one, whilst the
nature of the Federal compact indicate, with
equal clearness, the duty of obedience, on the
part of the other, to constitutional laws. It is
the perfection of American statesmanship to
comprehend fully this nicely adjusted relation.
It is the perfection of Amerian patriotism to de
mand, that both shall move in their respective
orbits. For it is the only mode of perpetuating
the Union and preserving, at the same time, the
reserved rights of the States. Its effect will
ever be fraternity, harmony and prosperity,
throughout the entire limits of the Republic.
To the Southern States the observance of this
rule is especially important. The institution of
domestic slavery is peculiar to them. It is a
part of their social, as well as their political
structure. It is recognized and protected by the
Constitution. It must not be touched by fed
eral encroachment. The agitation and heart
burning of the past must suffice—certainly so
far as Georgia is concerned. For, in acquies
cing in the “ Compromise Measures'' of 1850, she
has distinctly put the Federal Government and
its authorities upon terms. She has said, it must
be a final settlement] that the “ Fugitive Slave Law ”
must be faithfully executed. She has said it,
AND SHE INTENDS TO STAND BY HER OATH.
Senators and Representatives, the interests of
Georgia, and her future welfare, so far as it de
pends upon our action, are:entrusted to us for the
ensuing two years, by a confiding constituency.
In the execution of our solemn trust, let us be
animated by a spirit ol conciliation and harmo
ny; and in every measure adopted, let all other
feelings be merged into patriotic devotion to the
public good.
In perlorming the part assigned me, under the
Constitution and laws, I cannot expect to avoid
error; but I hope not to deserve censure. I shall
intend to do right, even, if from imperfection of
judgment, I should do wrong.
May God bless Georgia, and may His wisdom
direct the deliberations of her guardians.
Sea Bathing.
Taylor, the racy correspondent of the Chicago
Journal, thus hits off the salt water bathing at
Coney Island—
These grand concert bathing places, are like
death. Beauty and ugliness are nothing. Every
body is in marvelous disguise. It is amusing to
watch the metamorphoses, as one after another
they occur. An elegantly dressed lady, beauti
ful and young, goes tripping along towards No.
Nine, while a be-whiskered, be-chained, be
patent leathered gentleman, does “Sesame” to
i\o. i welve. Now numbers Nine and Twelve,
as the uninitiated must be advised, are two
apartments in what may properly be called
j Rookery Row, a senes of watch box affairs,
I Used as t . B ° udoi f s a “ d Toilet Rooms, by all pil
-1 fa F nT S f n hl f h ar ' d low degree,” to Coney Is
! land> Well they turn the key, and in thev «o.
i~ y , i\ °. Nine opens, and out steps a—
j Squaw and a sorry Icokin" specimen at that
: with a tattered broad brimmed hat, pretty much
! r *J n , up * e ® d > a striped irock and Wins
and barefooted, and away she trots over* the’
! burning sand to the water; and in she goes, not
! w th a whoop, as one might infer, but with a
delicate li tle-shriek-pretty much all there’s
i [ eft the lad V who entered No. Nine. Thesten
has degenerated into a trot, the elegant bonnet
| ■ ash l o< * ,n jf bad hat i” lace, ribbons, and
: skirts, and all the fortifications to take hearts
into a straight rag, and hang about the form
like a be-calmed flag around its staff’. Her hair
that waved like the sea, is as tangled and drip
ping as the sea weed. She runs out a little way
j and squats plump down into the water; she tum
bles this way and that; she goes under the wa
ter for an instant; she puts a hat full of water
on her head, and does queer things she never
dreamed of; in comes the wave, and away she
rolls over and over. Her white feet twinkle
through the water like shells of pearl. Up she
scrambles; her dress has fallen in love with her;
she pulls this way and that, but it sticks “ clo
ser than a brother;” she looks about half timid
ly, but every body's so, and what matters it ?
Down she goes again, and down they all go.
No. Twelve comes open with a bang, and out
comes " a fellow” in the coarsest kind of a blue
shirt, and pepper and salt pantaloons, torn off
about three inches above the knees. There he
stanc s, under no obligation to hatter or boot
maker ; surveys the scene a moment, and makes
a Bee—that’s the orthography and not B—a Bee
Line for cue water.. In he goes with a bound and
a plunge, and becomes amphib ous in a twink
ling. Where’s your young gentleman l You’ll
find all there is left of him, in a little heap in a
corner of No. Twelve, inventoried thus: one
pair patent leathers $6.00; one pair pants SIO.OO
- Marseilles vest $8.00; and “so on” to the
hat. They were what half the world knew him
by: what more than hall the world knew him
for. A lunny world this is, to be sure!
A Good Joke.— The London papers have an
excellent story of a faux pas made by a w r aiter
at a public dinner in that city :
1 helurkish Ambassador at London was at
a public dinner, in company with some of the
magnates oi the land, but, of course, drank no
wine The I resident gave, as a toast, in com
pliment to his Excellency ‘ The Sublime Porte
and the Purkish Ambassador.’ A waiter echoed
it down table, 1 A supply of port for the Turkish
Ambassador.’ ”
The State Road.
We have received the reports of the Superin
tendent and Treusurer, of the Western and At
lantic Railroad to his Excellency Howell Cobb,
for the fiscal year, endidg on the 30th of Septem
ber last, giving a detailed staement of the con
dition of the Road, and of its probable future re
sources and wants. From these reports of
Messrs. Yonge and Sanford, we gather the follow
ing particulars, which may be matter of interest
to many, at this time, as they show the ability
of the Road to support itself and to become a
source of large revenue to the State.
The available assets of the Road, on the Ist of
February, 1852, the date at which Mr. Wm. M.
Wadley’s Administration commenced, amounted
to $37,907 59.
The amount of indebtedness, against the ad
ministration which preceded him, deducting the
amount of assets, as above, was, $551,595 27.
This amount does not cover all the |indebted
ness of the Road on the Ist of February, 1852,
as there are still unsettled claims, for right of
way, and losses prior to that date, the amount of
which, when ascertained must be added to it.
The Road, at the time that Mr. Wadley took
the charge of it, besides being without proper or
ganization or equipment, it will be seen, owed
a debt of more than half a million of dollars; and,
the income of the Road, together with the ap
propriation made by the last Legislature, has
been expended isjcanceling this debt and in pla
cing the road in good working condition, and
thoroughly equipping it.
The following statement, exhibits the finan
cial operations of Mr. Wadley and his successor
Mr. Yonge, from the Ist of February 1852, to the
30th of September 1853 :
Available assets turned over by
prior administration on Ist Feb
ruary, 1851 37,907 59
Unavailable assets, being balance
against former agents, in suit
and doubtful, 24,274 88
Proceeds of sale of bonds of the
State, $525,000 00, and premi
ums on sale of same, 579,513 23
Profits of the Road for 20 months,
say from Ist February, 1852, to
30th September, 1853, 359,974 17
Amounts received to credit of rail
road expenditures, being sales
of material and bills of labor and
repairs from machine and car- -
penter’s shops against connec
ting roads, and services of run
ners and men on engines in em
ploy of contractors and other
roads, deducted from expendi
tures, 9,268 43
Received for sales of old iron, 25,014 34
Balances to debt of agents and
connecting Roads, &c. 241 00
Received for flange rail sold, to
credit of construction account, 1,853 80
$1,038,047 44
Credited by amount paid on ac
count of liabilities of Road in
curred prior to Ist of February,
1852, 364,501 19
Amount paid for equipment and
construction of Road from Ist
February, 1852, to 30th Sept.
1853, 548,20 S 85
By profit and loss account, fines
by Post Office Department, &c. 120 50
By balauce, being cash and cash
assets on hand, as per statement
below, 125,216 90
$1,038,047 44
The assets forming above bal
ance are:
Cash in hands of Treasurer, $21,605 66
“ banks, 19,003 32
“ assets, 744 75
At credit in Philadelphia for iron
delivered 3,475 99
Balance due by Post Office De
partment, 3,500 00
Balance due by connecting roads
and stage agents on account of
through tickets, 635,01
Balance due by Agents of E. Ten.
and Georgia and Rome Rail
roads, for Freight and Expense
Bills, 25,219 54
Balances due by other Agents, for
Freight and Expense Bills, 26,757 75
Balances due by Agenis of prior
administration, in suit and
doubtful, 24,274 08
$125,216 90
Mr. Yonge, besides giving an account of the
present condition of the road, furnishes carefully
prepaired estimates of the probable income of
the Road for a series of years, and of the neces
sary expenditures, during the same years, to com
plete its reconstruction, and equipment. Accor
ding to these estimates, without any aid from the
State, the Road will be perfected, and return to
the Treasury, SIBO,OOO in 1856, $196,000 in
1857, $479,000 in 1858, and $500,000 in 1859,
with a constantly increasing business and with
only one drawback—the deterioration of iron
to constantly increasing profits.
Thus according to the estimates of the Super
intendent, it will be several years, still, before
the State can expect any revenue from its Road;
but the delay can be borne in anticipation of the
lage profits which it will eventually pay. The
estimates of the present efficient Superintendent
may be, however, completely upset, by the elec
tion by the Legislature, or the appointment by
the Executive,of incompetent officers, to suc
ceed him and his associates. This is a contin
gency j,upon which he has not calculated, the
happening of which, we should most sincerely
deplore.
There are many matters of interest connec
ted with the State Road, discussed by Mr.
Yonge, for which we would refer our readers to
his report.— Macon Messenger, 9th inst.
Captain Ingraham in his Boyhood. — A
correspondent at Holmes’ Hole, sends us the fol
lowing Capt. Peter Daggett was coast pilot of
the Congress frigate in 1813, during the late war
with Great Britain. They had on board the
Congress a midshipman, a lad of about 10 years
of age. One day while at sea, they saw a ship,
which they afterwards took and made a prize of.
When the ship was discovered in the distance,
Capt. Daggett and the little middys were on the
foreyard. Captain Daggett had a glass through
which he looked at the ship. The young mid
shipman inquired, “ What do you make of her,
sir ?” Capt. Daggett took the boy under his
arm and ran out to the end of the yard, where
they could get a better view of the ; vessel.
Oh, sir, said the boy, “ I hope she is a frigate,
and that we shall have a hard fight, and that,
every officer over me will be killed. Then 1
shall be captain, and you and I will take the two
ships into port, in grand style.” This brave
little fellow is now Commander Ingraham—the
heio ol the late affair at Smyrna.— Vineyard
\Edgartori) Gazette.
Death of a Veteran of the Turf.— We
regret to learn that Arthur Taylor died at his
residenee m the county of Chesterfield, on
Monday last, in the 65th year of his age, after a
severe and protracted illness. The subject of
! T ba . s been long celebrated as the faith
firt f r,d m d trainer of the late Napolean
of the Turf. When Col. Wm. R. Johnsoi was
quite a young man, he accidentally met with the
deceased, then a poor and uneducated boy. Per
ceiving, on making his acquaintance, that he
was sprightly and ingenious lad. the Colonel ob
tained his mothers consent, that his fortunes
should be cast upon the turf, and thus gratified
an ardent desire of the youth himself. In the
employment of his distinguished patron he lived
in faithful service, till, as a man of honor and a
gentleman of character he earned and secured a
reputation, in the enjoyment*of which he died
surrounded by friends, neighbors and family. ’
Dispatch.
Exemftion of Slaves from Sale.— The Tal
lahassee Floridian says: “ The exemption of a
certain number of slaves from forced sales under
execution, is a question which has been for some
time discussed and agitated in Alabama, and is
likely to be carried through the Legislature of
that State at its approaching session. It is ad
vocated as a means of strengthening the institu
tion, by encouraging a class of citizens who are
not slaveholders to become interested personally
in that description of property, and thereby to
increase the number of slave owners. Persons
applying for the benefit of the law, are to be re
quired to pay a bonus to the State of twenty dol
lars, for every slave, not exceeding five, so ex
empted, and the sums so received are to be and
remain a perpetual fund for purpose of education.
The idea is a good one, and will doubtless inter
est other Southern States in its adoption. Be
sides the general benefit resulting, it will serve
to stimulate industry and economy, and induce
those of moderate means to invest in slaves, as
a mode of securing a permanent income for their
families.”
AUGUSTA, GA.
SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 12.
See first page Daily, this morning.
Hon. Hiram Warner.
The following letter from the above gentle
man was received at this office on the 31st ult.
The editor, being uncertain whether it was writ
ten for the public eye, wrote to inquire of Judge
Warner on this point. The reply came in the
absence of the editor, and was forwarded to him
at Milledgeville. As Judge Warner writes that
the letter ot the 29th ult. was intended for pub
lication, we cheerfully give it a place in our
columns.
Greenville, 27th October, 1853.
Dear Sir :—My attention has just been call
ed to a communication in the Constitutionalist <§*
Republic , of the 26th inst., in which my name is
mentioned as a candidate for Senator at the ap
proaching session of the Legislature. Had my per
sonal wishes been consulted, I should have been
spared the mortification of seeing my name
published in the newpapers,as an “ aspirant”' for
an office, for which I am not a candidate, and
you the trouble of writing an article, (without
pretending to question your right to do so) dis
criminating between political friends ivho are can
didates for that office, and who have equal claims,
to the support and confidence of the Democratic
party.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
' HIRAM WARNER.
James Gardner, Esq. Editor Constitutionalist &
Republic, Augusta, Ga.
New Books.
We have received from Messrs. Geo. A. Oates
& Co., Merkland; or Self-Sacrifice,” by the
author of Margaret Maitland. This interesting
work forms the fifth number of Stringer & Town-
Library of Standard Novels. It cannot
be read without a strong feeling of its author’s
legitimate claim to a place next to the highest
in the temple of fame. The work is ablaze
with all that bright and vigorous fire which is
alone created by the hand of pure and dazzling
genius. The characterization is bold and graph
ic, and the brilliant execution of the work stamps
it from the hand of a master. The story is one
of great beauty, and it leaves an impression upon
the memory which is not easily forgotten. The
Evangelical Miscellany , in speaking of it says:
“ The author of “ Merkland” completes the
great literary trio for which we have all along
been looking, viz: the author of Jane Eyre , the
author of Ruth, and the author of Merkland! —
Our generation can now be said to have pro
duced what the world has never previously wit
nessed—that is, the simultaneous appearance of
three great female writers, either of whom sur
passes all of her sex who had appeared before—
each of whom has obtained her fame by a single
book, and all of whom form a cotemporaneous
trio the world may never know again.”
Helen Mulgrave; or the Jesuit Executorship,
being passages in the life of a seceder from Ro
manism. DeWitt & Davenport, Publishers,
New-York.
The Monk’s Revenge; or the Secret Enemy
—a Tale of the Later Crusaders, by Sam’l. Spring,
Esq., author of Graffar al Barmaid.
Household Words, a Journal conducted by
Charles Dickens—November number—Ameri
can edition. Messrs. Oates & Co. are the agents
in this city, for the above popular work—price
25 cents per number, by mail $2 a year.
The Jacksonville (Fla.) News, complains at
the great want of laborers in and about Jack
sonville, and on the St. Johns. It sajs many
works of improvement in that city and vicinity,
and much business on the river, has been great
ly retarded, and, in some cases, wholly abandon
ed, for want of the requisite fierce of laborers to
prosecute them.
North Carolina Agricultural Fair.
Among the list of premiums awarded at the
first Annual Fair of the North Carolina Agri
cultural Society, October 21st, 1853, we notice
the following:
J. N. Seely, Forsyth, Ga., five sets wagon and
carriage couplings, $3 and diploma. Also, for one
two horse wagon, diploma; also, for drawing of
railroad car, and plank road wagon, diploma.
E. T. Taylor & Co., Columbus, Ga., one cot
ton gin, premium of $3 and diploma; also, a
straw cutter, diploma
We are much pleased to see, from the list of
premiums published, that North Carolina evi
dences but little disposition to be in the rear of
the progressive spirit of the South. We regret
that we have not room to copy entire, the list of
premiums awarded.
In Philadelphia, on Friday, the November
payments of the dry goods bouses in that city
reached over three millions of dollars, without
the occurrence of a single failure.
Largest Cargo of the Season. —The Mo
bile Tribune of the Bth inst. says: The fine
steamer Messenger, Capt. J. J. Cox, arrived
yesterday evening from Montgomery with 1716
bales of cotton and one hundred and ninety-three
passengers. This load of cotton ana live stock
may be taken as proof that the Alabama river
is in fine boating order.
The Columbus Enquirer of Tuesday says: As
the boating season has fairly commenced, our
cotton shippers have now an opportunity of
testing the comparative advantage of sending
the staple to New York, either by the river
route or per Railroad through Savannah; and we
hope before long to know something more defi
nite upon this subject, from those most deeply
eugaged in the business of cotton shipment.
Tennessee Legislature.— On the 3d inst.,
Mr. A. Dibreill was re-elected Treasurer of the
State.
On the 4th inst., the following judicial officers
were elected:
John C. Gantt, Esq., was elected without op
position, Judge for the third Judicial Court, re
ceiving 91 votes.
Hon. N. Baxter, was elected without opposi
tion, (or the 6th Judicial Court receiving 91
votes.
Hon. R. H. Hynds was elected, without oppo
sition, for the 12th Judicial Circuit, receiving 91
votes.
Hon. A. J. Marchbanks was elected, without
opposition, for the 13th Judicial Circuit, receiv
ing 80 votes.
James T. Carter, Esq., was elected, without
opposition, Attorney General for the Ist Judicial
Circuit, receiving 87 votes.
Instances are frequently meeting our eye, says
the Baltimore Sun, of hardships endured by
fugitive slaves in Canada, with which, according
to the statements of the fugitives themselves,
there was no parallel while they were in a con
dition of servitude. For the benefit of the mana
gers of the u under-ground railroad,” we publish
the following case of the • kind, the account of
which is taken from the Napanee (C. W.) Stan
dard ;
1 here is a negro residing in this place, up
wards] of fifty years old, who away from
his master in Maryland last April, and came
through safe by the underground railroad. He
says he would be glad to return to his old mas-
ter by the overground road, or even on foot, if he
could, as he has experienced more suffering du
ring his stay of five months in Canada, than he
has during his whole life in slavery !
It is said that the cotton crop of Alabama,
from present appearances, will show an increase
of one-third over the estimates made six months
since, on account of the fine weather.
[Correspondence of the Const. & Republic.]
Milledgeville, Nov. 9, 1853.
Mr. Editor : In consequence of the late hour
at which the General Assembly adjourned, after
consolidating the returns of the late Guberna
torial election, I failed to send you the entire
vote, but now forward it. The vote stood,
Johnson, 47,638; Jenkins, 47,128; Gilmer, 5;
Berrien 1 vote.
The Senate met this morning at 9 o’clock.
Mr. Jameson introduced a bill to repeal the
10th section of an act, approved January 15th,
1851, for the government of the Western and
Atlantic Railroad,
Mr. Camden introduced a resolution, that
whereas, the public economy required, and pub
lic sentiment demanded, an early adjournment
of the Legislature, therefore, resolved, that they
will not legislate on such subjects as the several
inferior courts are authorized by law to transact,
and that they adjourn on the 19th of December.
Mr. Miller moved to amend, by adding after the
word several, ‘‘Superior and.” The resolution
as amended was agreed to.
Mr. Whitworth introduced a bill to change
the time of holding the Inferior Couits of Paul
ding. Mr. Gaston, a bill for changing the times
of the Superior Court of Merriwether; and Mr.
Drane a bill for altering the time of the Superi
or Court of Taylor.
Mr. Miller introduced a bill to be entitled an
act to extend the provisions of the act to abol
ish the right of survivorship in joint tenants. —
All of these bills were read for the first time.
Mr. Sturgis offered a resolution that the Com
mitte on public printing be and are hereby in
structed to cause all bills introduced into the
Senate, to be piinted on foolscap paper, for the
use of the Senate.
The Senate having been informed through
their committee that the Governor elect would
be ready to take the oath of office at 12 o’clock,
took a recess until ten minutes of that hour.
The Senate has evinced by this day’s proceed
ings, a commendable desire to despatch the pub
lic business, and prevent a wasteful expenditure
of the public money, by holding a session of un
necessary length. Should this body be actuated
in its future course by this spirit, and at the same
time be careful to avoid a hurried legislation, it
cannot but command the approbation of the
people.
The House was principally occupied during
the morning in making arrangements for the
inauguration. A committee of five, consisting
of Messrs McDougald, Hardeman, Crawford, of
Cass; Walker, of Richmond, and Arnold, of Pike,
were appointed to act with Messrs Morris, Mil
ler and Sturgis, in making these arrangements.
Two messages were received from the Gov
ernor during the morning, one containing his
reasons for refusing his signature to a bill adopt
ed by the last Legislature, concerning the prac
tice of attorneys in Superior Courts, and powers
of the same; the other in reference to certain
appropriations to be made for the benefit of cen
sus takers.
The House took a recess for a half hour, and
the crowd began to assemble for witnessing the
ceremony of the inauguration.
The Senate repaired at 12 o’clock to the hall
of the House, and in a few minutes the Governor
elect, attended by Gov. Cobb and other officers
of the State, made his appearance. He immedi
ately proceeded to the delivery of his inaugural.
The address was worthy of the chief magistrate
of the Empire State of the bouth. Gov. John
son said that he was deeply sensible of the re
sponsibilities, which the duties of the Executive
office imposed, but he relied upon Providence for
assistance in their faithful discharge. He pro
ceeded to speak of the great importance of pop
ular education as the means of transmitting free
institutions to future generations, and rendering
them practically useful in the attainment of hap
piness. He alluded to the necessity of develop
ing the great natural resources of Georgia, and
making science the lamp which should guide us
in the performance of this work. The Geolo
gist and Agricultural Chemist were indispensa
ble to the future prosperity of the State. He
urged the people to give a proper encouragement
to the mechanic arts hitherto so much neglect
ed, but so necessary to raise Georgia to the full
statue of an exalted civilization. Concerning
Federal relations, he said, that while the Con
stitution of the United States should be strictly
construed, the States should pay to the compact
due obedience: that both should move in their
respective orbits. That the course of Georgia
was plain.' She had decided that there should
be no more slavery agitation, and that the fugi
tive slave law must be faithfully executed: that
decision she intended to maintain. Commend
ing the prosperity and happiness of the State to
the care of an Almighty but merciful Ruler, the
Governor concluded amid the warm plaudits of
his auditory. The address was lengthy, but,
notwithstanding, was listened to with the most
marked attention by the large assemblage. After
the delivery of the address, Gov. Johnson took
the prescribed oath of office, and received the
great seal of State from the hands of Gov. Cobb.
Ihe President of the Senate then proclaimed
Herschel Y. Johnson Governor tor the next en
suing two years.
The assemblage dispersed, the Senate repaired
to its chamber and both houses immediately af
ter adjourned.
The Cadets of the Military School at Mariet
ta are here, camped near the Railroad Depot.—
They paraded this afternoon in front of the State
House, and acquitted themselves to the admira
tion of a large crowd of spectators. They have
all the appearance of strong and healthy young
men, move with the precision of practised sol
diers of more advanced years, and do not fail to
create an impression, that they are receiving
such a training as will make them men, upon
whom Georgia could depend in time of danger.
To-morrow, I understand, there will be an artil
lery drill. This afternoon they went through
the infantry exercise, and fired by battalions, by
companies and platoons. There are about 115
or 120 present, and about 00 were under arms.
In the latter number, I noticed Cadet John Mil
ledge and Cadet John Ansley, both of whom ap
pear to be in fine health. R,
New York, Nov. 7th — Suspension of a Bank.
—Patchings Bank, in this city, has suspended.
This has been brought about by large loans to
the Buffalo and New York, Banks whose affairs
are in an embarrassed condition. Mr. Patchin
president of the bank, is also president of the’
railroad, and has assumed liabilities in its behalf
This has created great excitement.
Harrisburg, Nov. I. —Musical Convention.—
A Musical Convention is to be held here on the
15th inst., for which arrangements have been
made in a manner giving promise of a very in
teresting gathering. Professors Johnson and
Baker, oi Boston, with several professional vo
calists of eminence will conduct the opening ex
ercises.
New Orleans, Nov. 10—9 p. m.—On Thurs
day 5,000 bales of Cotton were disposed of at
steady prices. 4,000 bags of Rio Coffee changed
hands at from 10£ to 11 cents. Mess Pork is |
advancing, and is quoted at $15:25 per bbl. Ex
cnanges are dull—on London, rates rule at from
9 to 9J per cent.
The steamship Falcon is to leave New Or
leans for New York, on Friday via Havana.
Death of a Printer.— Robert Nelson, a
Journeyman Printer, died in this city, on Thurs
day night last, the 3d instant. Mr. Nelson was
about forty years of age. —Manta Intelligencer ,
10 th inst.
[communicated.]
Tribute of Respect.
A meeting of the members of “ Company, ,E.
Palmetto Regiment,” was held at Abbeville C.
H.,.0n Monday, the 7th instant, for the purpose
of paying the last tribute of respect to the mem
ory Qf Lieutenant Frederick W. Selleck, when,
on motion of Sergeant Higgins, Capt. J. Foster
Marshall was called to the chair.
The chairman, in a feeling and forcible man
ner, recounted to his comrades the many noble
and gallant deeds performed by our deceased
fellow-soldier upon the bloody battle-fields of
Yera Cruz, Contreras, Chapultepec and the Ga
rita de Belen ; his gentlemanly and gallant de
portment, during that long and arduous cam
paign, towards his brother officers and privates;
his brilliant achievement in hoisting the first
American banner upon the outer walls of the
city of Mexico—-which was our own Palmetto
banner; of his high-toned principle and gentle
manly bearing exhibited on every occasion ; and
his many acts of kindness in a social point of
view all of which elicited a hearty response
from his comrades present.
Sergeant Higgins offered the following pre
amble and resolutions, which were seconded by
Capt. James M. Perrin, and unanimously adop
ted :
Whereas , Almighty God, in His infinite wis
dom, has removed from our little band our high
ly esteemed and much lamented brother officer,
Lieutenant Frederick W. Selleck, who, by his
gentlemanly deportment and gallant bearing
upon the battle-fields of Mexico, has won for
himself the love, esteem and admiration not only
of the members of company E, but of every offi
cer and private of the Palmetto Regiment; who
for himself has won the enviable and well-de
served distinction, “ the Hero of the Garita de
Belen,” for his daring and intrepid bravery in
hoisting the first banner upon the outer walls of
the city of Mexico; whose memory will ever be
revered and respected by every true-hearted
Carolinian, for having honored his adopted State
in hoisting her own Palmetto banner as the first
American ensign that ever waved over the City
of the Aztecs; who, while but a youth, proved
that he possessed rare and valuable qualities to
make him a useful citizen in the District of his
adoption, which District, in consideration of his
many gallant deeds and valuable services, and
as a token of the high estimation in which he
was held, elected him to one of the most respon
sible offices within their gift, the Judge of the
Court of Ordinary, the duties of which he ever
discharged ably and faithfully ;—who was brave,
even to a fault, and devoted even unto death, to
his friends; who expunged from his vocabulary
the word ‘ retreat’ from any undertaking in
which he was ever engaged;—who was a kind,
dutiful son to an aged mother; who had his
faults, but whose magnanimity of soul, and un
dying friendship, covered all.—Therefore.
Resolved , That in view of the many and en
nobling virtues of our lamented brother Officer,
and his promise of great usefulness in our midst,
we greatly mourn his loss ; and feel that our
small band has been deprived of one of its most
gallant members—society, of a useful and valu
able citizen—his mother, of a noble and dutiful
son.
Resolved , That we deeply sympathize with
his bereaved mother, brother and sisters.
Resolved , That as a last tribute of respect to
our lamented comrade, we wear the usual badge
of mourning.
Resolved, Thatacopyof the above preamble
and resolutions be forwarded to the mother,
brother and sisters of the deceased, by the Cap
tain of cur company.
Resolved , That the proceedings be published,
by the Orderly Sergeant, in the Abbeville Ban
uerand Augusta Constitutionalist.
J. Foster Marshall, Chairman.
W. L. Hodges, Secretary.
FUNERAL NOTICE.
03*“ The Friends and Acquaintance of Mr.
and Mrs. T. Brennan, nre invited to attend the
Funeral of their infant daughter, from their re
sidence, corner Ellis and Marbry streets, this
afternoon, at 3 o’clock. nov 12
' MARRIED.
On Tuesday evening, the Bth inst., by the Rev.
G. G. Norman, Mr. James C. Burt, of Maeon
■ county, Ala., and Miss Elizabeth Talbot, of
1 Wilkes county, Ga.
DIED.
At his plantation in Laurens county, on the 2d
ult., Col. Henry P. Jones, of Burke county, in
, the 64th year of his age
' At Monticello, Jasper county, Ga., on the 9th of
' Sept., 1853, the venerable Anthony Dyer, in tho
. 89 th year of his age.
■ In Talbotton, on the Ist ult., Julia Rebecca,
daughter of Lewis Wimberly, Esq., aged fifteen
; years, one month and twenty-three days.
r rWIHE Bible in tho Counting house, a courso of
X Lectures in Merchants, by Rev. Dr. Board
“ man.
r The Law and the Testimony, by tho author of
L The Wide, Wide World, etc.
Angel Voices, or Words of Counsel for Overcom
• ing tho World.
. Daily Bible Illustrations, being original read
• ings for a year, from Sacred History, Biography,
etc., by John Kitto.
Voices from the Silent Land, or Leaves of Con
, solation for tho Afflicted.
, Lectures on tho Lessons in Proverbs, by Trench.
Water from the Well-Spring for the Sabbath
f Hours of Afflicted Bolievers, by Bickersteth.
For sale by
’ nov 11 THOS. RICHARDS A SON.
MERKLAND, or Self-sacrifice, by the author
of Margaret Maitland.
: Obi, or Threo-fingered Jack, by the author of
, Rose Somerville, The Robber’s Wifo, etc.
Just received bv
‘ DOY 11 THOS. RICHARDS A SON.
X OUIS XVII—His Life, his Suffering, his Death
. J-J the Captivity of tho Royal Family in the
Temple, by A. Deßcauchesne, embellished with
Vignettes, Autographs and plans.
Just received by
■ nov 8 THOS. RICHARDS A SON.
LOUIS XVII—His Life, Suffering and Death*
tho Captivity of tho Royal Family in the Tem
ple, by A. Do Boauchesno, translated and edited
• by W. Ilazlitt, Esq.
, History of tho Insurrection in China, by Wm.
Callery and Yvan.
Tho Zzar and Tho Sultan, or Nicholas and Ab
. dul Medjid, their Private Lives and Public Action's,
by Adrian Gibson, to which is added The Turks in
Euiope, their Rise and Decadence, by Francis
Bouvet.
, Also; another supply of Tho Homes of tho New
Word, by Fredrika Bremor.
Just received and for sale by
nov 8 McKINNE & HALL.
Havana segars—
-10,000 Dos Hemispheres.
15,000 Iberia.
20,000 La India.
25,000 Webster.
10,000 Fortuna.
15,000 Mina do Oro.
12,000 Produota Cubano Regalios.
10,000 Grandina Londres.
8,000 Ambrosea Do.
10,000 Martuna Do.
In Store and receiving, together with a large 10l
of German and American Segars, by
nov 6 DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING. ‘
SEE HERE ! SEE HERE H <
THE undersigned would respectfully inform his 1
friends and tho public generally, that he has 1
just opened his beautiful Rotunda, where he will (
spare no pains or expense in serving up the choicest
Ice Creams, Soda Water, Lemonades, Cakes, Con*
fectioneries, Ac., Ac. e
No. 155, north side Broad street, just below the 1
Eagle and Phoenix Hotel. JOHN W. ZINN. j
P. S. Families, Balls, Parties, and Pic Nics, sup
plied on reasonblo terms. J. W.Z. h
OR THE TEETH —Dental Soap, several y- a
rieties, Rose Tooth Paste, Pearl Tooth Pow d
dor, English and French Tooth Brushes, a large c
assortment just received by WM. HAINES, g
oct 15 Druggist, Augusta. «
VINEGAR. —50 bbls. Cider Vinegar; 10 bbls. -
very superior White Wine Vinegar. For sale 7|
cheap by DAVIS, KOLB A FANNING. 1
nov 6 bj
— ■in . m
BY TISLEdK
latej™Seu Ho
akkTvTiT *
OF THE
AMERICA.
The steamship America*hw 'aSjf"' ll
fax, with Liverpool dates to the owi "
Liverpool Cotton Market
qualities of Cotton were firm bui t L 6
grades had declined S-16d.* The' ! ! ° v -t
sum up 36,550 bales. Middlin'
Fair Mobile 6R ; Middling 5 Jd p td "
6fd.; Middling 5Jd. ' ’ * dlr tylamj
[*7-16d. must be an error-bv th«
wethinkthe decline was i. i6 /", <luotatio fi
Further per Steamer Aceric^* l
Bucharest, Oct. 25.-Two R u -
ami eight gu „ bo ats arrive(i anJ
up the Danube on the 23d. The
a brisk fire from the Turkish
had one Colonel, three officers and t«i*
killed. They say they scl
their shells. ‘ e fort »ith
Rice—Market unchanged-moderate i
ness at previous rates, 22 a 25. Sl '
Havre, Oct. 25— Cotou— Sales 0 f tk
7 s 7so.bales. Stock on hand. Mc l Mi ‘ h J*
on shipboad, 68,000 bales. All niw.lv , at
advanced one to two francs-the , 0 ‘ **
most. °* er
Consols for money and account, 9i | a 9l;
[third despatch.]
Baltimore, Nov. 11-..,
France is prepared to send troops to (W
tinople. It is said Count Nesselrode deLst
ther negotiations. ' l! -
It is reported that the Czar has abdicated,
favor of the Grand Duke. 1
. Turke -V does desire the fleets at Consta
tinople unless they act actively.
It is rumored that the four powers have draw
up new propositions.
The Russians and not the Circassians vv tte
defeated in the recent engagements.
Soule was received by the Queen of Spain
He had modified some objectionable expressions
in his address.
New York, Nov. ll—p, m
Cotton.— The market is firm, with sales to.
day of 2,000 bales.
New York, Nov. 10.
Cotton.—Sales 1250 bales. The market is
unchanged. \
New York Election.
The Whigs have a majority of sixteen in the
Senate, and sixty in the House.
Charleston, Nov. 11-p.m,
Cotton.—' The market is unchanged. Sales
to-day 1360 bales at 7j to 10J cents.
jtommrij (flection.
M We arc authorized to announce Wil.
Glover. Sr., as a candidate tor
Coroner, at the approaching election. nov 11
,‘if ' • 2 Joshua S. Walker respectfully in
forms his fellow citizens of Richmond
county, that he is a Candidate for ro election to the
office of Coroner, and would be thanktul for their
support at the election in January next. nov 10
We are authorized to announce
Henry D. Bell, as a candidate fer
Coroner, at the approaching election,
nov 9
g ~ c are ai, thorized to announce Alex
ander Philip a3 a candidate for re
el© ?.on to tho office of Receiver of Tax Return;
tor Xl i hinond county, at the approaching election.
Tt6e
We are authorized to announce Join
A. Bohler as a Candidate for Receiv
er of Tax Returns, at the approaching election,
nov 6 *
We are authorized to announce E
C, Tinsley as a Candidate for re
election to the office of Tax Collector, at tho ap
proaching election. * nov 3
tUT ' We are authorized to announce
James Lovell, as a Candidate for
Tax Collector for Richmond county, at the ensu
ing election in January next. * nov 2
We are authorised to announce Peter
McMahon, as a candidate for Coroner
of Richmond county, at the ensuing election in
January next, by [oct 28] Many Voters.
We are authorized to announce
AW jy", Thomas J. Ingram, as a Candidate
for Sheriff of Richmond county, at the election in
January next. oct 28 Many A oxers.
nr We are authorized to announce Wit
isfe-i. liam P. Beale a candidate for
Sheriff of Richmond county, a tha election in
January next. *
We are authorized to announce Ov
y well E. Cashin, as a candidate for
re-election, to the office of clerk of the Superior anil
Inferior Courts of Richmond county, at the elec
tion in January next, oct ib __
j"/' ••— ~— — VV'i- are authorized to announce D.v. 10
Kw L. Roath as a candidate for Clerk o
the Superior and Inferior Courts of_ Kicnmosa
County, at the ensuing January election.
if The triumphant success of the S re, y
.16k. Arabian remedy for man and bead, •
G. Farrell’s celebrated Arabian Linimenji
c ausing counterfeits to spring up all over the coil
try, spreading their baneful influence o>er
lacd, robbing the pockets of the honest am
suspecting, by imposing upon them wortbK«
poisonous trash, for the genuine 11. d tar ' -
' Arabian Liniment. Fellow Citizens ! Loch w
before you buy, and see that the label of the
: tie has the letters H. G. before Farrell s, tor a »
has not, it is counterfeit. The label around
bottle of the genuine Liniment reads tnuL •
G. Farrell’s Celebrated Arabian Liniment,
the signature of proprietor is written npo
label also, and theso words are blown m tne
bottle, “H. G. Farrell’s Arabian Liniment, i •
Tho daring boldness of the recreant
deceive the people by imposing upon them
less trash, for a really genuine and good "
thus not only cheating them out of their ’
but that which is far dearer—their heai.o »
to be hold up in scorn, and receive the c ‘, en
his dartardly spirit merits. Let every
who regards' his own health, and wishes l _
honesty to triumph over deception anu '
put his heel on all base impositions, an L g
that which is just and right. The gen® .if to be
Farrell’s Arabian Liniment has proved
the most remarkable medicine known toi gte( j t
of rheumatism, neuralgia, pains, whereve.
sprains, bruises, hardened lumps biun-i g(( ,_
corns, chronic sore and weak eyes, lame , L e jj
and isj an effectual remedy for horses am L , oal
tho euro of sweeny, distemper, lameness, jr- a,
der, splint, wounds, etc., and wid jad
further progress of poll-evil, fistula, ring
blood spavin, if used in the beginning- caU .
Look out for Counterfeits. —The pnb *. jjtt
tioned against another counterfeit, Y ’p rr gU' s Ju
ly made its appearance, called W.
bian Liniment, the most dangerous of ai "
torfeits, because his having the name o oT .
many will buy it in good faith, without
ledge that a counterfeit exists, and they
haps, only discover their error when v
mixture has wrought its evil effects. fi
The genuine article is manufactured or ‘‘-,
G. Farrell, sole inventor and proprietor,
sale druggist, No. 17 Main street, i °° r ’ j,cad
to whom all applications for Agencies m g.
dressed. Bo sure you get it with themo
before Farrell’s, thus-H. G. are
hissiguature on the wrapper, and ai
counterfeits. Sold by r . i-q
HAVILAND, RISLLI -
Aug Ihout the
and by regularly authorized agents thiou„
United States. , cr botfl*-.
02?“ Price 25 and 50 cents, and $1 P e an ii
Agents Wanted in every town, , n e is
hamlet in the United States,® v a rreU ai
airoady established. Address R. - * ** to
above, accompanied with good oe t 2*5
character, responsibility^Ac- , Q
o*-^ MARSH ALL HOUSE, l
G. Fargo, Proprietor, (late Jv ,
5. Hotel, Augusta.) a P r 15 zfTm
IXATCH S, TAPERS AU—looGross iMa '
LVI and Wax Wood Tapers forsal® low
ly nov6 WM. HAINES*